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J&K EduSetu is the official autonomous guidance platform for Jammu & Kashmir students. Find verified scholarship schemes, transparent admission roadmaps, and deterministic seat reservation matrices—grounded in official UT Gazettes and built for 2G network resilience.

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S.O. 176

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15+ verified schemesScholarship guidanceUnderstand eligibility, AICTE PMSSS benefits, and how to apply.
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Whether you are completing secondary school, writing competitive entrance exams, or selecting a higher education institution, EduSetu gives you clear milestones and verified official notices.

Foundations & StreamsClasses 10 & 12

School students

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  • Stream selection (PCM / PCB / Arts / Commerce)
  • Pre-Matric & Post-Matric UT scholarships
  • Early AICTE PMSSS eligibility evaluation
Competitive ExamsUG & Professional

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  • NIT Srinagar home-state opening & closing ranks
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  • Category certificate & document checklists
Colleges & DegreesDegree & Research

Higher education seekers

Compare universities, government degree colleges, fee structures, and campus facilities across J&K.

  • 26 verified UT engineering, medical & degree colleges
  • S.O. 176 (2024) reservation distribution rules
  • Hostel availability, fees & NAAC accreditation
J&K Reservation Rules · S.O. 176 (2024)

Understand the rules that shape your seat allocation.

The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Rules (amended under S.O. 176 of 2024) govern all professional, engineering, and medical admissions. Review the official allocation breakdown:

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Open Merit (OM)50%

General merit seats across all UT courses

Resident of Backward Area (RBA)10%

Certified residents of notified rural areas

Scheduled Tribe (ST)10%

Gujjars, Bakarwals, Balti, Gaddi & notified tribes

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)10%

Annual family income up to ₹8 Lakhs

Scheduled Caste (SC)8%

Notified SC communities of J&K

ALC / International Border4%

Residents along the Line of Control & IB

Other Social Castes (OSC)4%

Socially and educationally backward classes

Children of Defense / Sports4%

Paramilitary, police personnel & sports quota

Verified Institutions Directory

Higher education opportunities across Jammu & Kashmir.

Compare 26 verified institutions across Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, and remote border districts. Inspect previous year cutoffs, seat capacities, semester fees, and NAAC accreditations.

NIT SrinagarIIT JammuIIM JammuGMC SrinagarGCET JammuUniversity of KashmirSMVDU Katra
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